The Rosson House is incredibly popular in Phoenix as it’s one of the oldest homes in the city. Constructed in 1895 to house the wealthy Rosson family, it has stood strong ever since and has been under the ownership of a vast array of owners.
But not all who have moved out seem to have moved on to the afterlife. Discover the spooky happenings that stain the museum house’s history on tour with US Ghost Adventures. We show you the side of Phoenix most tour guides would rather sweep under the rug.
Dr. Roland Rosson
Dr. Roland Rosson was a surgeon for the US Army and relocated to Phoenix in 1875. After retiring from the armed forces, he married his wife, Flora Murray, who birthed seven children. To help house the large family, Dr. Rosson purchased the land of Block 14, where he built the famous Rosson House.
From 1895 and onwards, the Victorian-style home was considered one of the most prestigious in Phoenix. While Phoenix was a relatively large hub at that time, not many individual families could afford properties of this magnitude.
The Rosson home had hot and cold running water, electric lights, a telephone, and other modern features. It was and still is a magnificent structure.
Dr. Rosson sold the home in 1897 and moved with his family to Los Angeles.
The Rosson House Heritage Museum
The Rosson House earned its place on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. The listing solidified the property’s fame in Phoenix, as it drew in tourists from around the country. Phoenix turned the home into a museum and restored it to its original look.
In 1980, the Phoenix Historical Square opened, using the Rosson House as the centerpiece attraction.